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Click here to subscribeA Royal Worcester vase and cover, the pierced domed cover above a panelled body painted with blackberries, flowers and leaves to an ivory ground, with gilt moulded decoration on a gilt foot, signed for Kitty Blake, puce mark and date code for 1936, 20cm high CONDITION REPORT: The lid has been restored, the vase has minor surface scratches but otherwise in good condition
A collection of nine 18th and 19th century oval portrait miniatures, painted onto ivory and enamel, including Mrs Goddard (sister to Joseph Gulston, Mrs Tracey, Mrs Colmore (Wife of Charles Colmore and daughter of Joseph Gulston), Joseph Gulston (as a boy), Mrs Petit, The King of Sweden, Charles Colmore etc, the enamel miniatures are attributed to Christian Friederich Zincke, some of the other miniatures look to be the work of Gervase Spencer (1715-1763)***Sold on the instructions of the executors of the late Mrs G.J. Stepney-Gulston***The Stepney-Gulston family resided at Derwydd Mansion, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire CONDITION REPORT: Bottom right hand miniature is chipped to the edges, a big chip at 5 o'clock, a small chip at 12 o'clock, bottom middle m i niature is cracked from 9 o'clock to 7 o'clock, bottom left miniature encased in a glass and metal capsule, possibly been overpainted, middle left miniature possible faded, colours muted, central miniature colours muted, middle top miniature colours muted, not sure what the flecking to the edges is caused by.
A LOVELY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CARVED IVORY & SHIBAYAMA TUSK VASE ON STAND, the tusk section profusely inlaid with semi precious stones, one side depicting the scene of to cockerels amongst chrysanthemums and other native flora, the reverse side depicting two other birds / ducks amongst floral spray, the side of the tusk section with an inlaid and carved mother of pearl signature tablet, the tusk presented on its hardwood carved and pierced rotating stand, overall measuring 55.5 cm high, the tusk section alone 26.5cm high x 11.5cm wide.
A FINE PAIR OF UNUSUAL JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CAVRED IVORY TUSK VASES & LACQUER BASES, the body of the tusk vases finely carved to depict unusual scenes of battle with samurai warriors amongst a range of various creatures and beasts such as a spider, a snake, a lizard form beast, monkeys, deer, wild boar, racoon etc, with further carving of landscape and pine tree surrounding, the bases mounted and decorated with floral gold lacquer decoration, the tusks 19cm high x 10cm wide, overall on base 31cm high.
A VERY GOOD PAIR OF 18TH CENTURY CHINESE CARVED IVORY WRIST RESTS - EIGHT IMMORTALS, the rests carved in great detail to depict scenes of eight immortals amongst stylized clouds, the other depicting scenes of figures, animals and birds amongst buildings, complete with later added carved hardwood stands, the exterior of the rests further carved with floral display, each section 16.8cm long x 4.5cm wide.
A GOOD 19TH CENTURY CHINESE CANTON CARVED IVORY AND PAINTED FAN IN BOX, the fan depicting figures in temple buildings, the faces detailed from ivory, the carved ivory stems carved in relief to depict figures in temple settings, presented in its original wood and lacquer presentation box, the fan 27.5cm x 49cm open.
A GOOD PAIR OF JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CARVED IVORY & SHIBAYAMA TUSK VASES, the tusk sections profusely inlaid with semi precious stones, one side depicting the scene of birds amongst trees with ikebana suspensions in lantern form, the reverse side depicting two other panels of birds amongst floral spray, the tusk with silver filigree mounts and hardwood bases, the tusk section alone 28cm high x 12cm wide.
A LARGER PAIR OF JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CARVED IVORY & SHIBAYAMA TUSK VASES, the tusk sections profusely inlaid with semi precious stones, shell and stained ivory, one side depicting the scene of birds amongst trees, the reverse side depicting similar displays of birds and flora,, the tusk with silver gilt mounts and carved fixed hardwood bases, the tusk section alone 33cm high x 13cm wide.
Ï’A late Victorian ivory Staunton pattern chess set, late 19th century, one half stained red, the other natural, of slender form, the Kings 9.5cm high; presented in a stained wood case Ï’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
A fine late Victorian boxwood and ebonised Staunton pattern chess set, probably by F. H. Ayres, late 19th century, one rook and one knight on each side stamped with a red crown, the Kings 8.5cm high; presented in a rectangular mahogany case, 9cm high, 18cm wide To be sold with a Chess player's pocket-book by James Mortimer dated 1888 The 'Staunton Pattern' chessmen were first patented in 1849, and the design is usually credited to journalist and entrepreneur Nathaniel Cooke. Occasionally it is attributed to John Jaques (see previous page), whose company was the first of many manufacturers to produce and retail Staunton sets. The design was named after Howard Staunton, a world famous English chess master at the time, whose important endorsement was mentioned in the Morning Herald when Staunton sets first appeared on the market: 'A new set of Chessmen has recently appeared under the auspices of Mr. STAUNTON, who, observing their manifest superiority over the old figures in ordinary use, not only as works of art, but in the more practical necessities of convenience, has vouchsafed the guarantee of his name and recommendation.' The iconic, streamlined design, which was easier to produce than the more ornate ivory models from before, soon became the standard and is still synonymous with the game of chess.
λAn Inuit harpoon counterweight fragment Old Bering Sea, circa 100 - 300 AD walrus ivory, with incised linear and pierced decoration, later used as a bow drill board, 12.5cm long. Provenance Excavated at Kukulik, St Lawrence Island, Alaska. John and Valerie Arieta, 1993. Dr Alan Black Collection.
λAn Inuit toggle Port Clarence, Alaska, circa 14th / 15th century walrus ivory, modelled as a seal with incised decoration to its back, 6.2cm long, and an Inuit double bird toggle, walrus ivory, circa 16th / 17th century, 8.5cm long. (2) Provenance Seal - Excavated at Port Clarence, Alaska. Double bird - Excavated at Port Clarence, Alaska. John and Valerie Arieta, London, 1993. Dr Alan Black Collection.
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